TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
★ 5.00
£43
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
Chivas Regal
★ 5.00
£70
| TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) | Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Chivas Regal |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £42.95 | £69.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
Quick verdict
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £70.
For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £69.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.99 vs £42.95)
Who should buy TB/BSW?
TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Who should buy Chivas?
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)
Only Chivas Regal 12 Year Old - 1980s